47 House Republicans back bill to protect same-sex marriage

Posted on AllSides July 19th, 2022
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A vote to codify same-sex marriage into federal law split House Republicans on Tuesday, with roughly a third of the GOP conference voting with Democrats in favor and the rest opposing. 

In a 267-157 vote, the House passed legislation repealing the Defense of Marriage Act and enshrining protections for gay marriage into federal law. Overall, 47 House Republicans voted with nearly every single Democrat to back the measure, dubbed the Respect for Marriage Act.  

"This legislation guarantees that no married couple can be denied equal protection under federal law,"...

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